WPI Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 42%. Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the countrys first technological universities. The school has over 50 bachelors and graduate degree programs. WPI specializes in science, engineering, and business, but it also offers programs in social sciences, humanities, and the arts. WPI ranks nationally in student engagement and career prospects. WPI has a  test-optional  policy for standardized testing. However, nearly all successful applicants have grades that are well above average, and although students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, the scores of those who do submit tend to be above average. Considering applying to Worcester Polytechnic Institute? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including WPIs average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute had an acceptance rate of 42%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 42 students were admitted, making WPIs admissions process competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 10,584 Percent Admitted 42% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 29% SAT Scores and Requirements Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to WPI may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 70% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 630 710 Math 670 750 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that of those students who submitted SAT scores to WPI, most fall within the  top 20% nationally  on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Worcester Polytechnic Institue scored between 630 and 710, while 25% scored below 630 and 25% scored above 710. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 670 and 750, while 25% scored below 670 and 25% scored above 750. While the SAT is not required, this data tells us that a composite SAT score of 1460 or higher is a competitive score for WPI. Requirements Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not require SAT scores for admission. ACT Scores and Requirements Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to WPI may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 25% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Composite 29 33 This admissions data tells us that of those students who submitted ACT scores to WPI, most fall within the  top 9% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Worcester Polytechnic Institute received a composite ACT score between 29 and 33, while 25% scored above 33 and 25% scored below 29. Requirements WPI does not require ACT scores for admission. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA of Worcester Polytechnic Institutes incoming class was 3.89, and 95% of admitted students had average GPAs above 3.5. These results suggest that most successful applicants to WPI have primarily A and high B grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Worcester Polytechnic Institute Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which accepts fewer than half of applicants,  has selective admissions. However, WPI uses a  holistic admissions  process which is based on much more than numbers. A strong  application essay  and glowing  letters of recommendation  can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful  extracurricular activities  and a  rigorous course schedule. WPI also offers an optional interview which can add to your application. In the graph above, you can see that successful WPI applicants tend to be well above average. The blue and green dots represent students who gained admission. Most had SAT scores of 1200 or higher, an ACT composite of 25 or higher, and a high school average of B or higher. The great majority of admitted students had grades in the A range. All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Worcester Polytechnic Institutes Undergraduate Admissions Office.